Best Car Dealers Near South Portland, ME
As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 5 of 8 car dealers near South Portland, ME from 21 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $804.
Data updated Nov 8, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 5 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near South Portland
Pape Subaru
South Portland, ME
$127 above the ME average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesYankee Ford
South Portland, ME
$227 above the ME average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesBerlin City Honda of Portland
South Portland, ME
$227 above the ME average
$314 avg add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesAll Car Dealers Near South Portland
Pape Subaru
South Portland, ME · 8 verified quotes
Pape Chevrolet
South Portland, ME · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Yankee Ford
South Portland, ME · 4 verified quotes
Pape Pre-Owned Vehicles
South Portland, ME · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Berlin City Honda of Portland
South Portland, ME · 7 verified quotes
Berlin City Nissan of Portland
South Portland, ME
Carmax South Portland
South Portland, ME
Northeast Imports Inc
South Portland, ME
Tips for Buying a Car in ME
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in ME is $572. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 80% of dealers near South Portland charge no mandatory add-ons.
- Get multiple quotes: Request OTD quotes from at least 3 dealers to compare total prices, not just sticker prices.
- Check transparency scores: Dealers with scores above 80 typically have fair doc fees and minimal add-ons.
Car Dealers Near South Portland FAQ
What is the best car dealer near South Portland, ME?
Pape Subaru (South Portland, ME) is the highest-graded dealer near South Portland on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 96/100, based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes.
What doc fee do dealers near South Portland charge?
As of November 2026, rated dealers near South Portland, ME charge an average documentation fee of $804, compared to a ME state average of $572 — based on 21 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near South Portland?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door price quotes — fee transparency (30%), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near South Portland are verified.